• 167- Exploiting the Opportunity

    Updated: 2012-01-29 19:41:12
    The Emperor Honorius died in 423, leading to a brief civil war between the Theodosian dynasty and a self-proclaimed Imperial regime in Ravenna. 

  • 166- As Long As She's Nice To Look At

    Updated: 2012-01-22 20:07:21
    Constantius III continued to lead the Western Empire as its defacto Emperor until 421, when he was officially elevated to the rank of Augustus. Unfortunately, this elevation was not recognized by Cosntantinople.

  • 165- Reviving the Roman Name

    Updated: 2012-01-15 19:45:27
    Between 412 and 415 relations between the Romans and Goths shifted back and forth between alliance and antagonism. 

  • 164- The Sack of Rome

    Updated: 2012-01-09 01:31:22
    After failing to secure a deal with Honorius, Alaric sacked Rome in August of 410. It was the first time the Eternal City had been sacked in 800 years. 

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